Ryan Van Bergen, Carolina Panther
Congratulations to defensive lineman Ryan Van Bergen, who announced immediately following the NFL Draft that he is expecting to sign with the Carolina Panthers.
Congratulations to defensive lineman Ryan Van Bergen, who announced immediately following the NFL Draft that he is expecting to sign with the Carolina Panthers.
Congratulations to wide receiver Junior Hemingway, who was drafted in the seventh round (#238 overall) by the Kansas City Chiefs this evening. Hemingway joins fellow Wolverine Steve Breaston, and may also find some time to spend with his good friend James Rogers, who lives in the area and plays for the arena league team the KC Command.
Congratulations to center David Molk, who was drafted in the seventh round (#226 overall) by the San Diego Chargers today. Molk joins fellow Wolverines Stephen Schilling and Jonas Mouton, who were selected by the Chargers in last year’s NFL Draft.
Congratulations to defensive tackle Mike Martin, who was drafted in the third round (#82 overall) by the Tennessee Titans last night.
A couple weeks ago, I undertook the tedious task of examining Michigan’s Combine participation and Draft position since 1999. Fortunately, there was a bit more information readily available when I decided to review Michigan’s rank among schools that have produced the most NFL talent. For a historical perspective, Pittsburgh Steeler blog Behind the Steel Curtain ranked the top 25 producers of NFL players all-time, which included this top five: